Anti-Israel protesters reportedly set up tents on the lawn of Columbia University in New York City, days after other protesters were removed by law enforcement authorities.
video footage Posted Sunday’s to It was recorded that people gathered holding placards that read things like “Register!” ”
In the video, various groups of protesters were seen setting up and moving tents on the lawn.
#breaking news The encampment will set up tents on the Columbia University lawn after the previous tents have been removed by RAID.
Columbia University has announced that it will allow students to pitch tents on its lawn for a week. The university previously said students may remain on the lawn if they are not on it. pic.twitter.com/IcXR9f11iP
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The students were told by the university that they would be allowed to “spend the week pitching tents on the lawn.”
The decision was made after an announcement by Columbia University President Minoush Shafiq. statement On Thursday, she announced that she had “authorized the New York City Police Department to begin clearing the camp” from the university’s South Lawn.
Shafik wrote in a statement:
This morning I had to make a decision that I hoped would never be necessary. I have always said the safety of our community is my top priority and we need to maintain an environment where everyone can learn in a supportive setting. Out of great concern for the safety of Columbia University’s campus, I authorized the New York City Police Department to begin removing an encampment set up by students from the South Lawn of the Morningside Campus early Wednesday morning.
Mr. Shafik’s statement came after more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters at the encampment joined the protests. arrested on Thursday.
Ira Hirschi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Missouri), tweeted Thursday on social media that she was one of the students suspended from Barnard College in connection with Columbia University’s involvement in anti-Israel camps. revealed.
Hirsi was among the protesters. arrested Thursday in connection with anti-Israel protests at the university.
Anti-Israel protests erupted across the United States after the US-designated Islamic terrorist organization Hamas attacked Israel by land, sea, and air on October 7, killing more than 1,200 Israelis and taking over 200 hostages. and is intensifying in many parts of the world. .
Breitbart News reached out to Columbia University for a statement but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
